FIFA World Cup 2026

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The latest news and action from the celebrated football tournament from the ITV team.

Episode 51: France v Spain

Summary

France v Spain (Kick-off 8.00pm). Coverage of the first semi-final, which takes place at Dallas Stadium in the USA. The French are looking to reach their third successive final, having finished as runners-up to Argentina in 2022 and lifted the trophy in 2018. Their current line-up has arguably looked even more impressive this time around, and they rarely looked troubled in topping their group, before eliminating Sweden, Paraguay and Morocco in the knockout rounds. Spain reached their first World Cup semi-final since they won the competition in 2010 thanks to a 2-1 victory over Belgium. Arsenal's Mikel Merino scored another late winner for the Spaniards after Manchester United's Senne Lammens made an error leading to the goal

Review

Ned Holmes

France and Spain face off in Dallas with a spot in the 2026 World Cup final up for grabs.

The European champions were among the pre-tournament favourites but France have been the most impressive side at the World Cup so far. It’s a clash of styles as the free-scoring French, who have scored 16 times on their way to the semis, take on pass-masters Spain, who also have the World Cup’s meanest defence.